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Daniel 6

Daniel 6:14

Daniel in the Lions’ Den · Daniel 6:10–24
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Translations

Modern
As soon as the king heard this, he was deeply distressed and set his mind on delivering Daniel, and he labored until sundown to rescue him.
Traditional
Then the king, when he heard these words, was sore displeased with himself, and set his heart on Daniel to deliver him: and he laboured till the going down of the sun to deliver him.
Literal
Then the king, when he heard these words, was greatly displeased with himself, and he set his heart on Daniel to deliver him; and until the going down of the sun he was exerting himself to rescue him.
Latin
Quod verbum cum audisset rex, satis contristatus est: et pro Daniele posuit cor ut liberaret eum, et usque ad occasum solis laborabat ut erueret illum.

Interlinear

Hebrew
English
As soon as the king heard this, he was deeply distressed and set his mind on delivering Daniel, and he labored until sundown to rescue him.

Notes

Daniel 6:14

  • The king had not considered all the consequences of signing the law.

  • deeply distressed: Or very angry because he felt tricked. He did not want to execute his best servant.

Daniel 6:1–28

God saved and freed his loyal servant Daniel (Daniel 5:23; 6:20), but Belshazzar's lifeless gods could not help him.

Daniel 2:1–6:28

This section contains stories and dreams from the experiences of Daniel and his friends in Babylon. Daniel used his special gift to understand dreams and showed great skill in the study of literature and science (Daniel 1:17). Chapter 2 provides a broad overview of history until God's kingdom appears (Daniel 2:44–49). Daniel 3–6 describes the fall of Babylon and the rise of Persia. History is moving toward a clear goal. That goal is the everlasting kingdom of God (Daniel 2:44; 4:2–3, 34; 6:26).

Events

People

Daniel: Prophet in Babylon, known for wisdom and visions

Glossary

Aramaic Book of Daniel Book of Jeremiah Lion Medes, Media, Median

Topics

Babylon: Empire of a Limited Monarchy Civil Service: Corruption In Conspiracy: Daniel Constitution: Agreement Between the Ruler and People Daniel: A Jewish Captive, Also Called Belteshazzar: Courage and Fidelity of Decrees of the Medes, Irrevocable Diplomacy: Corrupt Practices in the officers of Nebuchadnezzars Court to Secure the Destruction of Daniel Faith: Trial of Daniel, when Forbidden to Pray to Jehovah Hatred: Enemies of Daniel Indictments: Daniel, on the Charge of Defiance Against Authority King: Constitutional Restrictions of King: Decrees of, Irrevocable Persecution: Suffering of Daniel Politics: Corruption In of Darius Religion: Outstanding Religious Persons: Daniel